As in the pre-pandemic classics, the stadium Athanasius Girardot will have full capacity again this Sunday for match 324 between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, valid for date 10 of the Betplay League.
The 44,739 seats of the maximum sports arena of Antioquia will be available for the commitment this March 6, for which the Medellín Mayor’s Office, through the Security Secretariat, has the safety device that will be deployed in the city to guarantee healthy coexistence and avoid disturbances of public order.
José Gerardo Acevedo, Secretary of Security, reported that to guarantee tranquility and healthy coexistence during the game, there will be a device composed of 1,100 uniformed Metropolitan Police del Valle de Aburrá, Meval, which will be located in three control rings at the entrance of the stadium.
“We want our men to accompany this type of event, in this case with a device of 1,100 men, with all the controls on income, you do not have to bring weapons of any kind. Such behavior will be punished. This is a party, that’s what football is for,” said General Javier Martín Gámez, Commander of the Metropolitan Police.
Similarly, the Secretary of Security explained that the doors of the Atanasio Girardot will open three hours before the game, that is, at 5:45 in the afternoon to carry out the respective checks. The initial whistle of the commitment is agreed for 8:15 pm All the activities that take place inside the stadium will be monitored from the Unified Command Post (PMU).
Entry of minors
In the East and West stands children over 7 years old will be allowedwhile in South and North only over 14 years old can enter.
“We want this to be a celebration of football, of the fans. This time we will have children, families and welcome everyone who comes to the stadium to enjoy an event that is an example for coexistence in the country”, said José Gerardo Acevedo, Secretary of Security and Coexistence of Medellín.
The authorities recalled that is prohibited the entrance to the stadium of people in a state of intoxication or under the effect of psychoactive substances. The entry of glass bottles or sharp elements is also not allowed.
“We should not even talk about restrictions and controls, but about sports,” added the Secretary of Security.
However, the authorities will allow the entry of umbrellas and umbrellas without metal tip.
